Project Controls Mgr (Cost Engineering, Change Management) - 90167764 - Philadelphia

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Job Summary

The Project Controls Manager working in the Capital Delivery (CAPD) central organization will work with Delivery Arms Project Teams in CAPD coaching and advising on Cost Engineering, Change Management and other project controls procedures and guidelines.

The Project Controls Manager will apply Project Controls tools, data analytics, systems and work processes to ensure projects are compliant with Amtrak procedures, processes and guidelines. Individuals in this role will work with the Director Project Controls in drafting and/or updating department policies or procedures, supporting continuous improvement efforts, providing feedback, coaching, and/or mentoring project teams and project control practitioners, to assist with compliance with company and CAPD standards.

Essential Functions

•  Advises and coaches on all aspects of Cost Engineering, Change Management and other project controls procedures, processes, guidelines, and utilization of Amtrak’s Project Management Information System to record required project status updates.
• Supports Project Teams in understanding the Change Management process including creating Project Change Request (PCR), utilizing Project Contingency, Change Control Board (CCB) and creating funding request/reprogramming. Reviewing quality of PCR to ensure all steps are documented and in adherence with Amtrak and CAPD standards.
• Works with the Director Project Control on the update, development, preparation, and maintenance of CAPD procedures and guidelines for cost control, cost engineering, contingency utilization, and earned value management, utilizing best practices, and requirements, and incorporating standards and techniques from recognized organizations such as AACE and PMI.
• Develops and/or utilizes reporting mechanisms (forecast, schedules, project risks, and other indicators) on project performance against plan, to ensure a cohesive picture of the project or portfolio performance.
• Advises and trains project teams and project controls practitioners on how to accurately complete the monthly forecast and other regular reporting. Reviews the accuracy of reports and provides feedback on issues or inconsistencies.
• Works with project teams to ensure timely completion of monthly Project Overall Status Reporting (POSR) and performs quality checks and audits on project data submitted.
• Supports the Fiscal Year Annual Operating Plan process and works with project teams reviewing timelines and requirements to ensure cost data integrity, and alignment of the projects Annual, 5-year plan and Life of Project financials.
• Advises and assists project teams on the use of project management systems and tools, Power BI dashboard, policies, procedures and guidelines and the SharePoint site.
• Supports or leads efforts to develop and implement initiatives for improvement of business processes and tools, in coordination with other internal departments.
• Creates workflow diagrams, SOPs, procedures, training materials, guidelines, and other similar products to support the business functions.
• May be assigned as the Project Controls Subject Matter Expert or Manager on a project.
• Performs other related duties in support of Capital Delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Construction, or Project Management. Training, education, and relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 7 years of relevant project controls work experience.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with project cost controls and change management functions.
• Intermediate knowledge of other functions. including scheduling, estimating, and quality control.
• Knowledge of pr